Jansen speaks of opportunities at 64th annual Petoskey High School Varsity Awards Banquet

May 28, 2009|By Steve Foley News-Review Sports Writer

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Lewis, who lettered in three sports - football, basketball and track - earned two letters in basketball and served as team captain and was voted the team's "Mr. Hustle" award. Lewis also earned two letters in football, where he earned All-Big North Conference as a junior and senior and served as team captain his senior season.

In track, where he earned three letters, Lewis was a part of the Big North Conference championship 1600-meter relay team, which will run in the Division II state finals Saturday in Zeeland. A member of the National Honor Society and an All-State Academic team member in basketball, Lewis carries a 3.89 GPA.

- The 16th annual Kelly Smith Award went to Margaret Liederbach, who earned four letters in both track and cross country. Liederbach, who carries a 3.91 GPA, has been a solid and consistent member of both the girls' track and cross country teams throughout her career and will also run Saturday in the Division II state finals in the 800-meter run and 1600 and 3200 relays. Liederbach also served as drum major for the Petoskey High School marching band and is a member of the National Honor Society. The Kelly Smith Award goes to a senior who performed beyond the call of duty both on and off the field, as Smith did.

Student masters of ceremonies were McMurray and Taylor Lewis. Petoskey varsity football coach Kerry VanOrman introduced the guest speaker, while special recognition was given to retired Petoskey baseball coach Mike Loper and Petoskey High School principle Dave Snyder, who'll retire following 12 years as school principle and following 35 years in education.

The boys' soccer team, which won the 2008 Division II state championship and has 15 National Honor Society members, was also recognized and will receive a Champions of Character Award presented by the Beyond the Scoreboard organization at it's annual banquet on June 16.